Re: Getting Started
On the common seed vs premium seed: The premium seed
guarantees the genetics you will be getting. A
comparable size pumpkin is more likely to be grown
from a seed that comes from a certain pumpkin. The
common seed comes from any atlantic giant which means
you may or may not end up with the size you want.
There are never any guarantees no matter how well you
grow your plants but you have a much better chance
with a seed that comes from a larger pumpkin and good
genetic background.
I grew a 697 dill last year and my pumpkin got to 450
before it split towards the end of August. It was my
first year growing. I would say genetics was a major
factor.
The premium seeds are definitely worth the small extra
amount. You could also probably get some good seeds
for the cost of shipping from people off the mailing
list. Hopefully I'll have some 1000 lber seeds (or
at least 750) to offer at the end of this season.
Check back in October.
--- MastaGardener@aol.com wrote:
> Hi..I'm also new to the mailing list. This is my
> first year growing pumpkins (taking on a new hobby)
> and I've realized I've already made quite a few
> mistakes. But I'm learning and planning for next
> season. I was checking out Don Langevin's How to
> Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins Volume 1 and 2
> online and I was curious if the second one was just
> an updated version of the first or does it start
> where the first one left off? Also, I'm looking for
> some feedback on Howard Dill's Premium Seed vs. his
> common pumpkin seed (if any) and when the Premium
> seed usually becomes available? Any help would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Steve
>
>
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